Last month it was announced that Nicolas Cage had signed on to star in Vengeance: A Love Story, an adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates’ 2003 novel Rape: A Love Story, and now it has been revealed that Cage will also take on directing duties, with original helmer Harold Becker departing the project over a budgetary […]
Peter Capaldi undecided whether he’ll continue on Doctor Who beyond series 10
Back in January, it was announced that Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat is to step down from the long-running BBC sci-fi, with Chris Chibnall (Broadchurch) set to take over following the tenth series in 2017. Speaking to the Radio Times, the current Doctor Peter Capaldi has revealed that the BBC has invited him to stay on in […]
The Week in Spandex – Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man, Iron Man 4, Daredevil, Luke Cage, Batman v Superman, Justice League, Suicide Squad, Aquaman, Batman solo movie, Hellboy 3 and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man, Iron Man 4, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Daredevil, Luke Cage, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6, X-Men: Apocalypse, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Batman, Wonder Woman, Suicide Squad, Aquaman, Supergirl, The […]
Danny Boyle announces that filming is underway on Trainspotting 2
Having been given the green light back in December, Danny Boyle has now announced that filming is underway on Trainspotting 2, the long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 cult classic. “We’re up in Scotland filming Trainspotting 2 just now,” writes Boyle on Facebook. “I think what I love most about what I do is the variety, […]
Harry Styles and Fionn Whitehead join Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk
Variety is reporting that One Direction singer Harry Styles has signed on for a role in Christopher Nolan’s World War II action adventure Dunkirk, having impressed Nolan and his wife and producing partner Emma Thomas during an extensive casting search. Dunkirk will mark Styles’ first feature film role, having passed on the opportunity to appear […]
The CW renews The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, iZombie, Supernatural and more
The CW has announced that it has renewed its three DC superhero shows The Flash, Arrow and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow as part of a wave of early renewals. Also renewed for another season is fellow comic book adaptation iZombie, as well as The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Supernatural, The 100, Jane the Virgin and Crazy […]
Chris Terrio talks Justice League, may not write Part Two
Having stepped in to rework David S. Goyer’s script for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, screenwriter Chris Terrio has now extended his stay in the DC universe, penning the script for the upcoming ensemble Justice League. Terrio, who won an Oscar for his work alongside Ben Affleck on Argo, has been speaking to the […]
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg developing Where’s Waldo? movie
The Tracking Board is reporting that MGM has tapped Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to develop an adaptation of Martin Handford’s children’s book series Where’s Wally?, known as Where’s Waldo? in North America. The live-action take “centers around Waldo, the janitor/inventor who wears a distinctive red-and-white shirt with glasses, a stocking cap, and a walking […]
Genesis Rodriguez nabs female lead in Time After Time
Deadline is reporting that Genesis Rodriguez (Tusk) will play the female lead in Time After Time, Kevin Williamson’s upcoming adaptation of the 1979 novel by Karl Alexander and the subsequent movie adaptation. Rodriguez is set to portray Jane Walker, the museum curator who captivates H.G. Wells upon his arrival in modern day New York. The […]
Jeff Nichols explains why he passed on Aquaman
Before James Wan signed on to direct Warner Bros.’ Aquaman movie, Jeff Nichols was in talks with the studio about helming the King of Atlantis’ solo debut, although ultimately he decided to pass on the opportunity. During an interview with ScreenCrush to promote his new film Midnight Special [read our review here], Nichols has explained […]
